Overview

• French Prime Minister François Bayrou firmly opposed reverting the retirement age to 62, citing international challenges, drawing sharp criticism from labor unions accusing him of reneging on prior commitments.
• The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Houthi strongholds in Yemen, reportedly killing 31 people, including children, after the Houthis threatened maritime attacks linked to Israeli policies on Gaza aid.
• An independent commission led by IFJD will investigate decades of abuse at Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram, prompting the French government to enhance oversight of private schools.
• Raphaël Glucksmann, a European Parliament member, declared his full commitment to the 2027 French presidential election, urging a left-wing coalition excluding La France Insoumise
• Two American astronauts stranded on the ISS for nine months are set to return to Earth this week aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, following delays caused by Boeing's Starliner issues.